Carissa Dulmus
Imperial,NE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Craig Veterinary Hospital. Proven ability to enhance animal health through meticulous care and monitoring. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Avimark, with a strong commitment to client education and support. Motivated team player focused on achieving optimal outcomes for both pets and their owners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Team Member
Mccook Humane Society
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured timely feeding of animals, adhering to specific dietary requirements for optimal nutrition.
- Educated clients on proper pet care techniques such as grooming, exercise routines, and nutrition guidelines.
- Assisted in successful adoptions by working closely with potential adopters to match them with suitable pets.
- Improved animal health by providing consistent care and monitoring their wellbeing.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Seasonal Keycarrier
Bomgaars
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly, leading to a better shopping experience.
- Boosted sales performance with consistent promotion of products and services to customers during transactions.
- Contributed to a culture of safety by adhering to all established guidelines and procedures, minimizing the occurrence of workplace accidents.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive atmosphere for both employees and customers.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
General Manager
Burge Hotel
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
- Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Washed and folded towels and linens to properly stock guest rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout day to maintain sanitary levels of trash cans on premises.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
Veterinary Technician
Craig Veterinary Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in Pyometra, C-sections and Exploratory surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
- Fed, walked, cleaned kennels and bathed animals if necessary. Administered any medications that were necessary.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
- Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet. (porcupine needles)
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Made house calls farms to assist with animal coggins testing, assist veterinarian with euthanasia's, banding bulls, semen testing and herd healths.
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler / Performed Dental Extractions
Syringe Specialist
Becton Dickinson And Company
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Maintaining product quality & production levels & work as a member of a team for maximum effectiveness.
- Responsibilities include inspection, operating equipment, raw material / finished goods movement & cleaning / sanitizing
- Monitor machine functions & attempt detect any conditions that are, or becoming out of control
- Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures & practices & all local, state, federal & BD safety regulations, policy & procedures.
Put Up / Material Handling
Advanced Services Company
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Responsible for the labeling, inspecting, & packaging of final products with manual & / or automatic packaging systems.
- Operates equipment that packages material & product by inserting them into containers or filling containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes.
- May be perform other tasks including placing labels on packages, operating small production equipment, putting manuals into binders, counting & sorting various items, & forming or breaking down boxes for final product. Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant forms.
- Identifies & escalates any issues associated with packaging operations.
- Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Facilitator or designee, the Material Handler keeps production areas supplied with raw material & / or transfers material to the warehouse.
- Transfers released product to warehouse.
- Maintains the production area in an organized manner. Maintains raw material inventory cycle counts accurately. Follows QSE, ISO, safety & environmental regulations.
Veterinary Assistant
Hilltop Pet Clinic
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Assisted the Veterinarian & Technicians with the animals.
- Cleaned dog runs, kennels, made sure all the dishes were done throughout the day. Also gave tours throughout the day of the facilities, maintained a safe work environment.
- Walked the dogs 3x a day. Fed the animals 2x a day, unless otherwise told.
- Watched boarding animals or potentially sick or hurt.
- Clean & sterilize instruments, gowns, & drapes that are used by the Veterinarian & Technicians during surgical & non-surgical procedures.
Kennel Assistant
McCook Humane Society
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Clean dog runs, clean cat kennels, & clean the facility for when we have tours of the facility to see the animals.
- Walk dogs 3x a day & fed animals 2x a day unless otherwise instructed. Make sure all the dishes are done thought out the day, so next shift starts with clean slate.
- Watch animals for potentially sick or injured animals. Help with routine vaccinations. Maintained a safe work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Veterinary Assistant
University Of Nebraska - Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE05.2010
High School Diploma -
Holyoke Senior High School
Holyoke, CO05.2002
Skills
- Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
- Experience with Microsoft Office / Avimark
- Compassionate / Responsible / Personable / Motivated
- Basic / Advanced Dog Obedience training courses
Timeline
Animal Care Team Member
Mccook Humane Society
01.2025 - Current
Seasonal Keycarrier
Bomgaars
04.2022 - 11.2024
General Manager
Burge Hotel
05.2021 - 01.2022
Veterinary Technician
Craig Veterinary Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2020
Syringe Specialist
Becton Dickinson And Company
10.2012 - 10.2018
Put Up / Material Handling
Advanced Services Company
07.2012 - 10.2012
Veterinary Assistant
Hilltop Pet Clinic
06.2010 - 07.2012
Kennel Assistant
McCook Humane Society
06.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Veterinary Assistant
University Of Nebraska - Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Holyoke Senior High School
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